Bakersfield's Premier Martial Arts School
Train.
Grow.
Level Up.
Taekwondo for the whole family. Build skill, discipline, and unshakeable confidence — from your first class forward.
Our Programs
Find Your Path
on the Mat
Whether you're 5 or 75, a first-timer or a seasoned martial artist — we have a class for where you are right now. No experience needed. Just show up.
Taekwondo
Family Class
Train side-by-side with your family. Build respect, discipline, teamwork, and real technique under expert instruction.
LevelUp FIERCE
Women's empowerment fitness. High-intensity interval training meets kickboxing fundamentals. Build strength, stamina, and serious confidence.
Belt
Progression
A structured path from white belt to black belt, with milestones that build real-world character along the way.
Class Schedule
When Do You
Want to Train?
Taekwondo – 5pm Session
Family-friendly Taekwondo with emphasis on technique, respect, and personal growth. All belt levels welcome.
Taekwondo – 6pm Session
Same great curriculum as the 5pm class. Perfect for those with later schedules or school pickups.
Women's Empowerment Fitness
LevelUP FIERCE - Women's empowerment fitness. HIIT-based kickboxing workout. Burn calories, build muscle, and learn real striking fundamentals. Build confidince, community, power.
Meet the Team
Your Instructors
Martin
Gonzalez
With 25+ years of martial arts experience, Senior Master Gonzalez has trained thousands of students and dedicated his life to helping people get into the best shape of their lives, learn real self-defense, and to have the black belt excellence mindset. Over the last decade, Master Gonzalez has complemented his taekwondo skills with extensive training in combat hapkido under Leo Green. Master Gonzalez has also trained in Haganah F.I.G.H.T under Haganah founder Mike Lee Kanerek, and is a certified Haganah Nucleus instructor. To better prepare his students, he makes a point to incorporate practical self-defense from various fighting styles into his classes at Level Up Martial Arts.
Alana
Rueh
Alana began Taekwondo at age 10 and has added Muay Thai and kickboxing to her skill set. She's passionate about instilling discipline, perseverance, and a healthy competitive mindset in every student.
Student Stories
What Families Are Saying
"My kids have completely transformed. They're more focused in school, more respectful at home. LevelUp isn't just martial arts — it's life coaching."
"I started as a total beginner in my 40s. The instructors made me feel welcome from day one. I've lost weight and gained so much confidence."
"I highly recommend the kickboxing class to anyone looking for a fun and effective workout. The class provides an excellent balance of cardio and strength training, helping improve endurance, coordination, and overall fitness. I love the class!"
No Experience Needed
Your First Class
is Free.
Or Try 2 Weeks for $20
Come see what LevelUp is about. Bring the whole family. No commitment required — just show up ready to move.
Walk-ins welcome · 324 Oak Street, Ste P, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know before your first class. Still have questions? Just give us a call.
(916) 505-6351